Accident Overview
On August 8, 2015, at 1505 UTC, a Cessna 402B, registration HK-4990, operated by AeroExpress, collided with terrain near Vereda Guarigua Cajica in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The three individuals on board were fatally injured. No injuries occurred on the ground, as the wreckage came to rest adjacent to a house.
Flight Details
The flight was a non-commercial, local training sortie that originated from Guaymaral Airport (SKGY) in Bogota, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. Information regarding the flight plan is not available. After departure, the aircraft proceeded to the designated training area. Approximately 22 minutes after takeoff, an emergency was declared, after which contact with the aircraft was lost.
Aftermath
Following the loss of communication, a search operation was initiated. The wreckage was eventually located near a residence. There were no reported injuries among the house's occupants or other individuals on the ground.
Investigation
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Colombia, specifically the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronautica Civil. Further information may be obtained from that agency.